Kean Bryan wants to return to first love Manchester City with his reputation enhanced.

The 20-year-old topped off a solid and composed performance for Oldham at Fleetwood on Saturday with a brilliant goal.

The Gorton-based player has been operating in midfield for the Sky Bet League One strugglers and showed his attacking ambition by firing in a 20-yard shot into the top corner in Saturday's 2-2 draw at Highbury.

Bryan is a pal of former City starlet Jack Byrne and is now back playing alongside the Dubliner, who is also on loan at Oldham from Wigan.

But with plenty of time left on his contract and with Pep Guardiola appearing happy to give youth its chance – Phil Foden (17) was named ahead of Yaya Toure on the bench for the Liverpool game – the versatile and technically adept Bryan believes he has plenty of time to make his mark at City.

“It is a case of just getting out there, playing and enjoying myself,” said Bryan, whose loan at Oldham runs up until January. “Then we will see what the future holds.

Kean Bryan in youth action for City against Chelsea

“I still have two years left on my contract, so I have got to do what I did at Fleetwood, putting in good performances.

“Manchester City are my home club and I am here at Oldham to do a job. So whatever I need to do to get back to City with them looking at me in a positive way is what I am aiming for.

“I am enjoying my football. It's good to be back out playing again, as I have not played for a while.

“I am glad to come to Oldham to play and get those minutes under my belt, which I need.”

Bryan had a similar loan spell at Bury last season where he made 13 appearances.